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August 30, 2023

'Waffle House Index' is used to determine severity of Hurricane Idalia

The "Waffle House Index" is an unofficial metric used to determine how serious damage an area sustained during a hurricane or other natural disaster.

August 29, 2023

Idalia upgrades to Category 2 hurricane, authorities warn Gulf Coast residents to leave: ‘Unprecedented event’

Preparations are underway in Florida for Hurricane Idalia, which upgraded to a Category 2 storm Tuesday afternoon as it barrels toward the coast.

August 29, 2023

50 Cent postpones Phoenix concert over 'dangerous' triple-digit temps

Rapper 50 Cent has postponed his performance at the Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in Phoenix, blaming temperatures as high as 117 degrees that are currently searing the region.

August 29, 2023

Greek wildfire now EU's largest on record as it enters 11th day

Wildfires burning in northeastern Greece for the 11th consecutive day are now the largest that the European Forest Fire Information System has on record.

August 29, 2023

Hurricane Idalia evacuations in Florida: The dangers, storm safety tips and emergency supply packing

Florida issues a state of emergency in 49 counties for Hurricane Idalia with mandatory and voluntary evacuation guidance. Here's what people should know to stay safe.

August 29, 2023

Critical fire weather conditions threaten northern California, power cuts possible

Northern California is bracing for critical fire weather conditions as forecasters predict winds and low humidity. Pacific Gas & Electric announced power cuts to parts of eight counties.

August 29, 2023

Biden's FEMA director says extreme weather 'new normal' after Hawaii county blames fires on power line

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said the U.S. is seeing more extreme weather than it has in the past, adding that greater investment in mitigation is needed.

August 29, 2023

Ukrainian farmers hold steady on winter wheat sowing despite export challenges

Ukrainian farmers are anticipated to maintain their winter wheat sowing area for the 2024 harvest, despite facing higher logistics costs due to the ongoing wartime export crisis.

August 29, 2023

DeSantis signals possible campaign timeout to deal with Idalia: 'You do what you need to do'

Gov. Ron DeSantis, a contender in the 2024 GOP presidential race, suggested Tuesday that he is prepared to deal with the impacts of Hurricane Idalia on the Sunshine State.

August 29, 2023

Florida AG warns new residents, potential looters ahead of Hurricane Idalia landfall: ‘Law and order state'

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody warns price gouging on gasoline and hotels and any looting after Hurricane Idalia's landfall will be prosecuted.